Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | 4WD w/low range | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,023 mm | 2,888 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,227 mm | 4,912 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,948 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,543 kg | 2,135 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 106 L | 85 L | 21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,610 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,600 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,633 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,585 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 937 mm | 46 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 970 mm | 950 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,527 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,384 mm | 1,151 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 886 mm | 36 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,951 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 586 L | 385 L | 201 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,724 L | 1,243 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,129 L | 2,370 L | 1 L |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |